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Drill Bit Guide for DIY’ers
Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools
From routing wires to drilling pilot holes for fasteners, drill bits are indispensable tools for the professional tradesman as well as the DIY homeowner. In this article, EHT explores a wide range of drill bits to cover the basic types and their various applications. Twist Bits and Common Materials The standard twist-type drill bit is the most mass-produced drill […]
Advancements in Fasteners
You can’t overstate the importance of reliable fasteners, and that’s why industry leaders routinely upgrade their product lines to make them stronger, easier to use, and more rust-resistant than ever. Here’s a look at some new and improved products that help hold the world together. Innovations from U2 Fasteners When it comes to construction and decking screws, the EHT team […]
Holiday Gift Ideas 2018
Here is EHT’s annual list of gift ideas for the home-improvement enthusiast. We’ve collected tools and gadgets galore to help with projects big and small. Did we com-pile this list to help guide your holiday shopping, or for you to pass along to your family as a wish list? Maybe a little bit of both. From our staff to you […]
New Task-lighting Products for Jobs around the House
Not much work gets done if you can’t see what you’re doing. Whether working at night or within interior locations with low visibility, task lighting is an indispensable aspect of the job. For many years, halogen work lamps were the go-to solution to splash a lot of light around a project site. Although they put the light where it was […]
A Close Look at Benchtop Sanders
Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools
By Joseph Truini
Wood Tool Roundup
By Matt Weber From trim carpentry and furniture building to deck construction and house framing, if you work with wood, you’ll enjoy this issue’s overview of some of the latest and greatest tools of the trade. RIDGID R4210 DUAL BEVEL SLIDING MITER SAW The Ridgid R4210 10-in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw can handle anything from rough construction to fine […]
DIY Tool Sharpening With The Work Sharp
Sharpening Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools, Woodworking
By Chris Loeffler Your tools are the most important part of your arsenal for every DIY project, whether installing wainscoting or embarking on a complete hardwood floor replacement. Keeping your tools in optimal condition means maintaining razor-sharp, consistent edges that are durable while minimizing material take-off. What’s the point of a fine tool, if you’re going to hog off your […]
14 Essential Tools for a Carpenter Helper’s Toolbox
By Steven Willson Most carpentry contractors need to hire extra employees many times during a typical year, depending on the season or amount of work under contract. It’s helpful if new helpers can bring their own tools — usually hand tools that aren’t too expensive — to a jobsite. As helpers move up the pecking order and assume more responsibilities, […]
Routers in Review
Add Detail to Your Woodwork Routers are the most popular power tools among woodworkers and DIY’ers for creating a decorative profile along the edge of a wood piece. With a router you can create custom house trim, add detail to furniture projects, or fashion shop-made picture frames. “Self-piloted” router bits designed for edge finishing have a ball-bearing wheel that guides […]
5 Types of Jobs a Multi-Tool Makes Easier
By Fran J. Donegan
